1963 Dodge Desert Truck?

[DWymoreB]

I just picked a '63 D100 with a 440/auto. I haven't decided whether to hot rod it or do it old skool desert truck style. Is it too old? if not, what would it look like?





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[Wadsworth Motorsports]

A truck is NEVER too old! May be difficult to find fiberglass for it. Hot rodding it would be CHEAPER and EASIER. Either way, SWEET TRUCK!

[Ol' Curmudgeon]

That combo makes for a sweet burnout machine. Take it to Berdoo.

[DWymoreB]

I wasn't thinking glass...a little lift, fender trimming and 33s or 35s, preferably some old skool traction tires.

The other thought I had was a gasser stance... lift the front, small tires there for the street, fat rear tires for the street/desert and paddles for Glamis. Maybe set the engine/cab back.

Which reminds me...this is offtopic a little maybe, but it's my thread. :-) How did Mickey Thompson's rear engine Big Red get the power from the engine to the axle?

For grins :

The plan is a lowbudget DIY truck whichever direction it goes. I have a machine and welding shop to work in and my own personal junk yard out back with most, if not all of what I need.

[TJ_Gambino]

I think it would look great as a desert truck.

[DWymoreB]

TJ....wow! Thanks! That's way cool. Any more pics or info?

[DWymoreB]

...or is that a photoshop?

[TJ_Gambino]

...or is that a photoshop?

All photoshop. Just wanted to know what it would look like. I say build it for the desert.

[Mark Newhan]

All photoshop. Just wanted to know what it would look like. I say build it for the desert.

It looks great. How long did it take? I have one I'd like to have done...

[DEZERTSUB]

It looks great. How long did it take? I have one I'd like to have done...

LOL...I repped him for the photoshop work...TJ Gambino needs to get hired on to do truck design...ha ha